What is the full form of ERC clip

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The full form of ERC clip is Elastic Rail Clip. These are self-tensioning clips used in railway fastening systems to secure rails to sleepers by exerting a clamping force. They are typically made from silicon-manganese spring steel and are manufactured by bending rods into a specific shape.

 

Varieties of Elastic Rail Clips

 

rail fastening

 

Series Type Hardness Material Fatigue life Surface
Elastic rail clip E1,E2,E3 44-48HRC
60Si2MnA:
C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.60-2.00, Cr:≤0.35, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

60Si2CrA:
C:0.56-0.64, Mn:0.40-0.70, Si:1.40-1.80,Cr:0.70-1.00 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

55Si2Mn:
C:0.52-0.60, Mn:0.60-0.90, Si:1.50-2.00,Cr:≤0.35 P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03

38Si7:
C:0.35-0.42, Mn:0.50-0.80, Si:1.50-1.80, P:≤0.03, S:≤0.03
For Dia.18 is 3 millions cycles without breaking.




For Dia.20 is 5 millions cycles without breaking.
Plain (oiled), Oxide black, color painting or upon customer requirement.
E1609
E1809
E1817
E2001
E2006
E2009
E2055
E2056
SKL clip&
Forged rail clip
SKL1 42-47HRC
PR rail clip PR309 44-48HRC
PR401
PR601
PR85
We can also manufacture customized rail clips following your drawings or samples!

 

Within the fastening system,rail clip work together with rail insulators, base plates, and screw spikes to form a complete elastic rail fastening assembly. This structure effectively absorbs vibrations, reduces noise, and extends the service life of both rails and sleepers.

 

rail clamp

 

Parameters of Main Rail Clip Products

 

Model Diameter Weight Material
Type III Ø18 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1609 Ø16 0.43 kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1809 Ø20 0.61kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E1813 Ø18 0.62kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2001 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2007 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2009 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2039 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2055 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2056 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
E2063 Ø20 0.80kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR85 Rail Clip Ø13 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR309A Ø19 0.85kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR401 Ø20 0.97kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR415 Ø20 0.95kg/pc 60Si2MnA
PR601A Ø20 1.03kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 1 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 3 Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2CrA
SKL 12 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 38Si7
SKL 14 Ø13 0.53kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Special Rail Clip Ø13 0.48kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Kazakhstan Rail Clip Ø18 0.58kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Deenik Clip Ø25 0.49-0.68kg/pc 60Si2MnA
Single Anti-
Theft
Ø20 0.25kg/pc 60Si2MnA

 

GNEE RAILWAY RAILWAY has strict test and completely authentication at every single step of manufacturing rail clips and a full set of quality control system, from raw material purchasing to the finished rail clip packing. We have a professional inspection team to check about each process of the production line.

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